Thrashers Forever (Actually the Thrashers were really stupid and pointless)

Friday, January 9, 2009

Only One Hunter

I was on Kuklas Korner, and I came across this postthat basically puts Dale Hunter into a league literally of his own. He is the only player to have 1,000 points and 3,000 PIMs in his career. Impressive to say the least.

The closest player to that is Chris Chelios, but he doesn't have 1,000 points nor 3,000 PIMs. He's a bit shy of both. Other players near the ball park were Owen Nolan, Gary Roberts, and Keith Tkachuk. When put into perspective, Dale Hunter comes off as even more of a badass. The thing is I don't see anyone today that has both the ability to ruin somebody's weekend while still scoring 70 + points in one season. I certainly don't see any on the Thrashers. It raises a question: why isn't Hunter in the Hall of Fame? It is absurd.

Also, why aren't there anymore power forwards like this anymore? The closest young player I can think of that is hard hitting and scores is Milan Lucic of Boston. The NHL is a different game than it was: it emphasizes skill rather than force. But why can't there be both? Everybody knows that Scott Stevens could change a game not with a goal but with a hit. In the end though, it seems even more apparent that Dale Hunter was pretty amazing, and nobody can match up right now.

there was also the incident in washington that could provide some tarnish on the otherwise ....sterling... reputation. but give it time. look at what he's done with london and how many players he's put into the nhl. he'll get in. it took neely forever too.

also, i think every team should have a milan lucic. if not 2. but at least one. he is the prototype of a perfect power forward. AND HE'S ONLY 20!!!!!